Otti to Chair 2026 Fafunwa Educational Foundation Conference

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is set to chair the 2026 Fafunwa Educational Foundation (FEF) conference, scheduled for September 23 at the Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The theme for this year's symposium is "What Does the Research Say?: Mother Tongue Instruction and the Future of Early Education in Nigeria." Muyiwa Obiyomi, the Executive Secretary of FEF, expressed gratitude for Otti's participation, highlighting his esteemed reputation and honoring the legacy of the late Professor Aliu Babatunde Fafunwa, who initiated the conference over 20 years ago.

The event will commence at 11:00 a.m., with participants advised to arrive by 10:45 a.m. The conference will feature a keynote address by Prof Francis Egbokhare from the University of Ibadan and a guest speaker, Prof Angelina Kioko from the United States International University-Africa.

Additionally, there will be a panel discussion involving language experts and the presentation of postdoctoral awards to recent graduates from various Nigerian universities.